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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Earlier this year, I received an email from a friend of one of my fans. She wrote that her friend, Natalie, had been diagnosed with acute leukemia and was having a hard time in the hospital with the treatments. She was hoping I would consider sending a note of encouragement because Natalie was a huge Boston Jane fan.I sent a package and connected with her family and have been following Natalie's progress ever since. She seemed to have been doing better but has since had a relapse and will now need a bone marrow transplant. No one in her immediate family is a match so they are hoping that someone in the Bone Marrow Registry Network will match with her. And they are encouraging her friends to please register.Natalie is a beautiful and brave young lady with an incredible spirit, and I would like to help her as much as possible. And you can help, too.

Be the Match is a bone marrow registry that connects patients with life-saving bone marrow donors. It's easy to join. Just click HERE to find out how to join the registry.Let's help Natalie overcome this so that she can grow up and make her own luck just like Jane.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Is a story. But it can be hard to get books into the hands of kids who really need them. Luckily, there is a terrific organization out there that provides access to new books for children in need...

From their website:To date, First Book has distributed more than 100 million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from low-income families throughout the United States and Canada. First Book is transforming the lives of children in need and elevating the quality of education by making new, high-quality books available on an ongoing basis.Please consider donating to this wonderful organization. Or if you are working with programs and school serving kids in need, go HERE to get more information about ordering books.This is a present that will last a lifetime.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

This Saturday, November 30th, I will be a "guest bookseller" at two awesome children's book shops in California! Having authors as guest booksellers was the brain child of the incredible young adult author, Sherman Alexie.I will be hand-selling my friends' books, signing my own books, and generally helping you get your shopping done for the holidays (hey, I did work at the Gap in high school). So come on out and support your local indie book store this Saturday!SATURDAY, November 3011:45 am -1:15 pm - The Reading Bug - 785 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA

Friday, November 22, 2013

I'm heading to Boston to attend one of my favorite conferences -- NCTE! And why is it so great? Because it is full of nerds. (Nerds that love books, that is.)

The mission of the Nerdy Book Club is simple. From their website:If you love books, especially those written for children and young adults, then you are an honorary member of The Nerdy Book Club. Like us, you probably always have a book along to read, a title to recommend, and time to talk about works held dear.If you don't know The Nerdy Book Club, then you need to click here right now and meet some of the most passionate teachers and educators in children's literature today. It's a community of people who love books and love to get kids to read. And I get to be on a panel with one of the three founders of The Nerdy Book Club, the amazing Colby Sharp. Here's a brief video so you get an idea of how enthusiasm for books can change a classroom.

Mr. Sharp and I will be talking about different ways for teachers to connect readers to book creators.

As the daughter of a U.S. Navy pilot/physician and a U.S. Navy nurse, I was humbled to be the Honorary Chair of the Storybook Ball for United Through Reading last weekend in San Diego.

What is United Through Reading? It's an incredible organization that helps connect the children of military parents who are stationed abroad by READING BOOKS. It's a simple, powerful, amazing idea!

From the UTR website:

Our vision is that all children will feel the security of caring family relationships and develop a love of reading through the read aloud experience. United Through Reading is the nation’s first nonprofit to promote the read-aloud experience for separated military families. United Through Reading offers deployed parents the opportunity to be video-recorded reading storybooks to their children which eases the stress of separation, maintains positive emotional connections and cultivates a love of reading. At nearly 200 recording locations worldwide, Marines, Soldiers and Sailors, National Guard, Reservists and Airmen, can read to their children from units on ships, in tents in Afghanistan, on bases and installations around the world and at 70 USO centers worldwide. Over one and a half million military parents, spouses and children have benefited from the program since its inception.

Please be sure to check out the United Through Reading website and be a hero by donating to this wonderful organization that keeps families together through reading!

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

We will be signing books, making a presentation, and hopefully waving hello to President Obama and Mrs. Obama. Here are the details:Saturday, September 202:00-3:00 Signing Books4:00-4:300 Presentation about Babymouse and Squish!Oh, and Babymouse has a few suggestions ...

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Team Babymouse has touched down in San Diego for the world-famous Comic-Con!

We love Comic-con so much! It's super kid-friendly and a great place to meet favorite creators! My own children are currently "growing up" at SDCC. Some favorite folks they look forward to seeing every year are Larry Marder (Beanworld), James Burks (Bird & Squirrel), Dan Santat (Sidekicks), Raina Telgemeier (Drama), Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy), Viz Media (Hello Kitty), and the whole kids group at Boom! Studios (we are big Peanuts fans!). Tomorrow I will be moderating a panel called "Raising a Reader!" It's being sponsored by CBLDF. Here are the deets! Hope to see you there!CBLDF Presents: Raising a Reader! Friday, July 19th 12:00pm - 1:00 pm - ROOM 30CDE

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Mr. Schu over at Mr. Schu Reads will be hitting the road in a few weeks for his summer vacation with Babymouse!

So over here at Babymouse Central, we are getting pretty excited! We're already packing for the trip and have some summer-themed book suggestions perfect for a long road trip.

Team Babymouse will be road tripping to San Diego, CA for the world-famous San Diego Comic-Con! Stay tuned and we will be updating you on where to find us there in a few weeks.Have a great summer and keep reading!

Monday, May 6, 2013

Do amoebas and video games go together? And what is mitosis?Find out in: SQUISH #5: GAME ON!

Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters! Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home! Coming to stores (and ponds) everywhere May 28th!

Graphic novels – and other highly visual formats of storytelling – are important tools for developing readers of all ages. Authors who create in this genre discuss their work and process. The panel includes: Jenni & Matt Holm, Andy Griffiths, Jarrett Krosoczka, John Rocco, and Raina Telgemeier and will be moderated by Eva Volin.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Hey Washington State folks --I am thrilled to be involved in Lacey Loves to Read:Throughout the month of February, the community is invited to read works by award winning author Jennifer L. Holm, and attend a special “Meet the Author” reception at the Lacey Community Center on Thursday, February 28, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The evening includes refreshments, great door prizes, and a book signing with the author.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Looking to build your classroom library or maybe even your home bookshelf with some great graphic novels for kids?The brilliant folks from ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the ALA) have published a terrific CORE COLLECTION LIST OF GRAPHIC NOVELS. The list includes a lot of favorites from around our house, including Benny & Penny, Johnny Boo, Lunch Lady, Drama, and Cardboard.Check it out! It's always fun to fall into a great graphic novel!